Ethiopia at the 2006 Winter Olympics
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Ethiopia competed in the Winter Olympic Games for the first time at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, sending a single skier. Robel Teklemariam intended to compete in both cross-country skiing and in alpine skiing, but elected to only enter cross-country events. Teklemarariam is the first Ethiopian to compete in a Winter Olympics, having learned to ski while attending school in the United States.[1]
Cross-country skiing
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Teklemariam was banned for five days after tests showed he had abnormally high haemoglobin levels in his blood, but was cleared after a second test, and was allowed to compete.[2] He finished 83rd in the 15 kilometre classical race, beating out 13 other racers.[3]
- Distance
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Rank | ||
| Robel Teklemariam | Men's 15 km classical | 47:53.8 | 83 |
References
- ^ "Ethiopia first at Winter Olympics". BBC. February 10, 2006. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
- ^ "Ethiopian Robel Teklemariam cleared to compete in Turin Olympics". Xinhua. February 17, 2006. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
- ^ "Torino 2006 Official Report - Cross Country Skiing" (PDF). Torino Organizing Committee. LA84 Foundation. March 2009. Retrieved September 22, 2009.